Windsurfing
Instructor: Michael Gerstner – Gone with the Wind
Please note that these courses are physically demanding and occur in a fresh water lake. The temperatures in June can be extremely cold. We strongly recommend that you bring a wetsuit. Lifeguard Certification is highly recommended for anyone teaching children on the water. Refer to American Camp Association Accreditation Standards for appropriate water sport training requirements.
Windsurfing Instructor with Intro to Windsurfing
Prerequisites:
- Minimum Age 17
- Excellent physical condition and strong swimming strokes
- Completion of swimming pretest
Purpose: Review and practice of windsurfing skills, and care and knowledge of equipment. To learn teaching progression and strategies. To focus on safety including a risk management plan. Offers practice teaching opportunities.
Please note that Day 1 includes review and practice time for windsurfing skills and equipment care. Days 2 and 3 are identical in content to our second windsurf instructor course.
2015 Dates: Wednesday June 10th starting at 9 am – Friday June 12th finishing at 5 pm.
Cost: $225.00
Evaluation: Instructor will provide written confirmation of attendance and evaluation of skills and teaching ability.
Windsurfing Instructor for Experienced Windsurfers
Prerequisites:
- Participants should be accomplished windsurfers and have knowledge of equipment, rigging, and practical sailing skills.
- Minimum Age 17
- Excellent physical condition and strong swimming strokes
- Completion of swimming pretest
Purpose: Expand existing windsurfing knowledge to include teaching progression, strategies, safety, and risk management. Offers practice teaching opportunities.
2015 Dates: Thursday June 11th starting at 9 am – Friday June 12th at 5 pm.
Cost: $175.00
Evaluation: Instructor will provide written confirmation of attendance and evaluation of skills and teaching ability.